In a podcast that was later removed, animator Mike York, who worked on games like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, shared his thoughts on GTA 6’s performance. He expects the game to run at a steady 30 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X when it launches.

York explained that Rockstar Games would optimize GTA 6 to keep the frame rate at 30 FPS without dropping below that. However, the game might sometimes run at 40 or 50 FPS. He doesn’t expect it to reach 60 FPS on consoles at launch unless advanced upscaling techniques are used. He also mentioned that the PC version could be optimized later to run at a steady 60 FPS, especially with newer graphics cards.

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York’s prediction aligns with Rockstar’s past games. When GTA V launched in 2013, it ran at 30 FPS on PS3 and Xbox 360 but later got a 60 FPS upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Based on this pattern, GTA 6 might also receive a similar upgrade in the future.

York stressed that while 60 FPS would be ideal, Rockstar will likely prioritize a smooth and high-quality experience at 30 FPS, especially at launch. He also noted that Rockstar’s games are very detailed and require a lot of processing power, which could make reaching 60 FPS difficult at first.

Fans Reactions

The news has led to mixed reactions from gamers. Some understand that even the PS5 Pro might not hit 60 FPS at launch. Others believe Rockstar’s focus on realistic simulation and world-building makes a higher frame rate difficult due to the game’s heavy CPU demands.

One player said expecting 60 FPS at launch is unrealistic because of how complex Rockstar’s games are. Another questioned if any of the developer’s games have ever reached 60 FPS at release.

The debate is still ongoing, and it's unclear if Rockstar will stick to 30 FPS at launch or aim for higher frame rates with some trade-offs in graphics. However, since Rockstar is known for improving its games over time, upgrades could come later, following the pattern of previous titles.

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